http://slow.writerscafe.org/samphillipsdc The original writings of author Sam Phillips en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1775987679 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Lake Michigan The only Halloween I ever loved was spent at the bottom of Lake Michigan.  I watched with desire as the wolves stalked their prey. As the cold whipped up from the waves. I never looked back at what I had left. The collection of that cities lights, begging to bring me back to anony.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samphillipsdc/1832808/ An American Vignette (The year is 1955,1974 or 2001 I haven’t decided yet. If I don’t, you can pick. I’m not sure it matters.)“Big Bob Johnson, how the hell are You?” Big Bob introduced himself this way. He always did every time. But only to new people. Big Bob was a su.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samphillipsdc/1832807/ TerrorTerror is a passing fieldStalks miles deepThey will both fadeThe harvest cleansesbrings again new crop.New fear Will the rain come orwill it be too much?Bugs, insects, eating awaybetween the ears.Destroying whats in their path untilall thats left is useless. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samphillipsdc/1731905/ This is a story I wrote inspired by Josh Ritter's song "Henrietta, Indiana". It's a first draft with very little editing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvDs9cniZB0 http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samphillipsdc/1680658/ This is based on a short film I made. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samphillipsdc/1679576/ I don't like to explain my work since it removes personal interpretation. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samphillipsdc/1679569/ This is about a girl. Like everything else. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samphillipsdc/1678879/ The PhoneIn the endWe get the callWhat home awaitsEveryones personal salvationThe middle of the nightor by your handEvery time comesAnswer the callTime advancesTrees drop leavesEverything has been saidWhat else remains. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samphillipsdc/1678876/ ControlFalling from the waste of the greatest generation.Slide--Repeat,It happens againEach time worse.Farther down.Disregard advances. Nothing Saves. It will be usedA desire--ControlEliminate. Destroy.ControlHope.The last light. Gone. Monsters pushing forward.  http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samphillipsdc/1678870/ A solitary mans commute home in New York City. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/samphillipsdc/1678603/